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BioThe Buckfever Underground is a spoken-word musical group from South Africa, renowned for its distinct fusion of free-form jazz-rock and post-rock melodies.
Founded in the late 1990s by Toast Coetzer, Michael Currin, Stephen Timm, and Gilad Hockman, the group has garnered critical acclaim and a broad fan base through multiple album releases and extensive live performances in their home country and abroad.
A notable aspect of The Buckfever Underground's musical style is their seamless incorporation of spoken-word poetry in both English and Afrikaans, blended with their experimental soundscapes.
The band's lyrics frequently delve into themes related to social and political concerns, likewise personal emotions and experiences.
They are also known for their electrifying live shows, characterized by extended improvisational sections and artistic collaborations with other musicians and poets.
Despite changes in its line-up, the Buckfever Underground remains a trailblazer in experimental music and spoken-word poetry.
DiscographyLast Days of Beautiful2019 • AlbumTracks: 9 Verkeerdevlei2012 • AlbumTracks: 14 Limbs Gone Batty2007 • AlbumTracks: 9 Teaching Afrikaans as a Foreign Language2002 • AlbumTracks: 7 Survival Is Personal2000 • AlbumTracks: 7 Jou Medemens Is Dood1999 • AlbumTracks: 6 